Busch flashed an obscene gesture as he drove into the garage area after suffering transmission problems early in the race. He was also later caught on camera berating reporter Jerry Punch, while Punch was attempting to interview Busch after he climbed from his Shell Pennzoil Dodge Charger.

In issuing the penalty, NASCAR cited Busch’s “poor judgment in making an inappropriate hand gesture.” NASCAR also said Busch showed “disrespect towards a media member” in his treatment of Punch.